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How to Answer Fools
I’m getting some minor harassment from someone who calls himself Zeno the Stoic. There is no reply to such men because they are driven by the same lies from Satan that got us into this fallen condition in the first … Continue reading
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Tagged epistemology, faith, greek philosophers, heart-led, human reason, intellect
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A Little Background: Joseph in Egypt
As you may know, the Nile River Basin is Egypt; the open desert on either side is mostly empty of life, and certainly never saw much human life. In ancient times this was more so the case. Today’s modern Cairo … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible History, egyptian chronology, history, Joseph
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No Argument
They overcame [the Accuser] by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. (Revelations 12:11 NKJV) Let’s paraphrase that: We gain access to God’s favor and … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, mysticism, otherworldly, predestination, shalom, spiritual awakening
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The Prophetic Office
It should be obvious from Scripture that, while a king might have a court seer, the actual presence of genuine prophets was a matter of God’s provision. The difference between to two terms “prophet” and “seer” is not something easily … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient hebrew culture, eldercraft, history israel, prophecy, prophetic office
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Office and Vocation in the Local Church
Thus, we come to the point where we understand that both pastors and elders teach Biblical Law. Pastors (AKA New Testament priests) emphasize the mysticism angle in their ritual leadership. Elders emphasize the practice of the Covenant. They work together … Continue reading
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Tagged church leadership, eldership, New Testament, scripture, Two Witnesses
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The Lonely Calling
Our only ambition is to walk faithfully in our covenant of faith. Just a reminder: “covenant” in the Bible is synonymous with “law” until we get to the New Testament where the whole thing is deeply perverted by the legalism … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, covenant community of faith, evangelism, heart-led, radix fidem, virtual parish
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Bridging the Two Realms
Of all the pernicious teachings I confront so often is the foul doctrine of false unity. The preacher thrusts his finger in the air and with grave assertion says, “Until the church unifies on the gospel truth, the world will … Continue reading
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Tagged covenant community of faith, fellowship, moral consciousness, persecution, tribulation, Two Realms
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This We Must Defend
The Tower of Babel stands in Scripture as the ultimate example of how bad things can be in this fallen world. It was a government that preyed on people to enslave them to impossible dreams, to pull humanity down to … Continue reading
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Tagged divine revelation, pagan mythology, predators, sanctity of life, shepherd role
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Pastoral Psychology and the Heart 07
Where do you suppose the term “pastoral” comes from in pastoral psychology? It’s that shepherd thing again; the word “pastor” means someone who tends to sheep out in the pasture lands (pastoral means “out in the pasture”). In faith life, … Continue reading
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Tagged covenant family, faith, moral dominion, pastoral counseling, shepherd role
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